Pre vs Post Block in Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA)

Dexamethasone 10mg administered via IV once postoperatively within 24 hours for pain and swelling

1,000mg administered via tablet every 8 hours for pain during the first 1-2 weeks postoperatively

Administered via tablet 75mg nightly for pain during the first 1-2 weeks postoperatively

200mg administered via tablet twice a day for pain and swelling during the first 1-2 weeks postoperatively

30mg administered via IV once postoperatively within 24 hours for pain and swelling

5mg administered via tablet every 4 hours as needed for pain during the first 1-2 weeks postoperatively

20 milliliters Ropivacaine 0.2% administered via injection perioperatively.